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Green Fleetby Chad SimonFebruary 3, 2009

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology.

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Operationsby Bob JohnsonFebruary 3, 2009

How to Spec Trucks to Achieve Optimal Fuel Efficiency

With planning and training, new, more fuel-efficient work trucks and equipment can be spec’d properly. Considerations include aerodynamics, vehicle weight, tire selection, and powertrain optimization.

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Safetyby Mike ButschFebruary 3, 2009

Facts of Cargo Load Securement

A review of federal regulations will help develop cargo/load securement policies to ensure cargo carried in company vehicles is transported safely, efficiently, and free from damage.

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OperationsCover Storyby Lauren Fletcher & Sean LydenFebruary 3, 2009

All About Medium-Duty Work Truck Engines

Defining exactly what a truck must do is the first step in spec’ing a medium-duty truck engine.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 15, 2009

Texting While Driving: A Major No-No!

Texting while driving, one of the latest forms of driver distraction, poses significant accident risks and has gained the attention of lawmakers developing anti-texting laws.

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Green Fleetby Shelley MikaJanuary 9, 2009

Wirelessly Keeping New York City Streets Clean

With on-the-street inspectors and a wireless reporting system, New York City is making a big dent in street maintenance.

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Vehicle Researchby Russ CassDecember 1, 2008

Improving Order-to-Delivery Times: You Want Your Truck When?

When it comes time to acquire a new truck, small fleets need it “yesterday.” If you can’t choose a vehicle to your specs and with your equipment out of dealer stock, then yesterday can turn into weeks, or even months. Here are seven tips to help shorten the order-to-delivery process.

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Vehicle Researchby Cindy BrauerDecember 1, 2008

'Eco' Issues Top of Mind at Ford Advisory Board Meeting

Fleet professionals who form Ford’s Fleet Advisory Board participated in Eco-Driving training and tested the new EcoBoost engine, which, the automaker says, delivers V-8 performance to V-6 engines with better mpg.

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Small Fleetby Colin SutherlandNovember 1, 2008

Using GPS to Measure a Quality Stop

The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2008

New Ford F-150 Gets to Work

BF gave the all-new 2009 Ford F-150 a beating to prove its best-in-class features.

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